Aroha is the creative force that comes from the spirit, it is all around you it is you.... Its really lovely to have Maori words spoken in everyday conversation but its even better if we have a good understanding of what those words mean. Aroha is often translated as love and a beautiful word that we all use. But the scope of the word Aroha requires an exploration not a translation. The root word ‘Aro’ has many meanings one is ‘mind,seat of feelings’ ‘Ha’ is defined as breath and refers to the breath of life Aroha knows the universe as abundant, with more opportunities than could ever be imagined. It seeks the best and draws it out. Aroha is not accepting of aggression, greed or ignorance. Aroha in action is generosity. Aroha will always find unity and balance. Aroha in practice is the heart, soul and mind connected. Words Worth Sharing with Adele from Borrowed Earth
Hazed Summer 2012
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